by ATHENA | Mar 5, 2026 | News
The Helmholtz Association, Germany’s largest research organisation, published position papers on the Commission’s proposal for the Horizon Europe (2028-2034) Regulation and the Specific Programme, including its interaction with the proposed European...
by ATHENA | Mar 4, 2026 | News
European Commission has adopted a legislative proposal to increase demand for low-carbon, European-made technologies and products. The Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) will boost manufacturing, grow businesses, and create jobs in the...
by ATHENA | Mar 4, 2026 | News
Germany hosted its second Enhanced Dialogue with the European Commission in Berlin on 2–3 March, bringing together Secretary of State Marcus Pleyer of the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR) and Marc Lemaître, Director-General for Research and...
by ATHENA | Mar 4, 2026 | News
The European Patent Office (EPO) Observatory on Patents and Technology has released a new study on women in STEM, revealing slow progress and persistent gaps in inventive activity, patenting entrepreneurship and career development....
by ATHENA | Mar 3, 2026 | News
Climate disasters, cyber threats, pandemics and geopolitical instability are no longer distant risks: they are increasingly part of Europe’s everyday reality. Education plays a crucial role in helping children understand these risks and respond...
by ATHENA | Mar 3, 2026 | News
Europe’s manufacturing sector is under pressure. Geopolitical instability, fragile supply chains, rising structural costs and critical skills shortages are testing its resilience and competitiveness. At the same time, intensifying global competition and...